As anti-tourism protests take place in Euopean capital cities, I’m asking myself: What can I do to stand in solidarity with people who are saying, your vacation is impacting my livelihood negatively? The immediate answer is, of course… Continue reading Housing, Tourism, and Protesting in European Capitals
I planned my solo, 10-day trip to Paris for months. I made lists, saved tiktoks, and built myself mini-schedules. But even with all that prep, there were things that I realized too late that I should have booked sooner, gotten to earlier, or educated on myself on more thoroughly, before arriving. I’m hoping sharing my story will help you avoid any of my mistakes! The … Continue reading Four Things I Wished I’d Planned Better In Paris
We’ve all done it—tried bringing a piece of a trip back home, only to find that it doesn’t really have a place in your life. In order to stop this practice of buy > take home > don’t use > throw away, I’ve gotten a lot pickier with the things I bring home…
Continue reading How to Choose Souvenirs You Won’t Regret
It turns out, a “fine” hotel can put a really negative spin on a trip if it feels unsafe. As I said in my post about bad reviews , there were a lot of things about this hotel’s design and staff practices that lead to creeping feelings of unease, and concern for my safety. Continue reading How Hotels Can Make Themselves Safer for Solo Female Travellers
Honesty is the best policy—but I hate being negative. A super unsafe hotel situation has forced me to ask—when am I willing to come forward with important traveller information? Continue reading When Is a Bad Review a Good Idea?
Solo travel can be awesome. But it can also be lonely.
I’ve found that there are a few ways to feel less alone while travelling solo—for a short time, or for multiple days, depending on what you’re seeking. Continue reading Six Ways to Cultivate Community While Travelling
I’ve taken books on many trips, and I’ve found there’s a formula for books that really enhance a trip—and others that just end up being dead weight in my luggage. Continue reading The Best (and Worst) Books For Travelling
Tipping is one of those things that makes me nervous while travelling.
I understand that in different cultures, there are different practices. You’ve got to respect the customs of the place you are, despite what your personal preferences are.
But here’s the thing: that minute when you set down your card or cash, and the waiter takes the bill away…if I’m somewhere I’m not familiar with, that’s a high-anxiety moment for me. Have I tipped too much? Too little? Have I offended the server in the amount I’ve given? Continue reading My Tipping Point: How To Tip Internationally
Traditionally, I hate my birthday. It’s not the getting older bit; it’s the fact that in adulthood, I never feel like I’ve gotten it juuuust right. Continue reading Hate Your Birthday? Take a Trip
It’s Sunday, and I’ve spent most of the weekend feeling run-down and sick. I am someone who gets sick every year; my parents joke that I never met a cold I didn’t catch. Call it low iron, a bad immune system, or just bad luck; I’ve tried a lot to help it, but I can’t stop getting sick. And this has impacted my travel in … Continue reading Preventing Illness While Traveling: Essential Vaccines and Tips
No Small Wander 